NY 862827: Country of origin marking requirements for prints fromItaly.

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                                   NY 862827

                                  MAY 07 1991

MAR-2-49:S:N1:234 862827  

CATEGORY:  Marking

Mr. Michael J. Shea
M.J. Shea & Co., Inc.
1801-I Cross Beam Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217

RE:  Country of origin marking requirements for prints from
Italy.

Dear Mr. Shea:

     In your letter dated April 15, 1991, on behalf of Chelsea
House Inc., you requested a country of origin marking ruling.
         
     A sample was submitted and will be retained for reference. 
It is a picture of flowers printed on a 13 1/2 x 18 1/2 inch
sheet of heavy, textured paper.  The lower left-hand corner of
the reverse side is marked, in 1/8 inch lettering, "Made in
Italy."

     The prints will be sold either framed or unframed for use as
decorative items usually displayed on a wall.  You ask whether
the marking on the sample is acceptable.

     We believe the instant marking is sufficiently conspicuous
that the ultimate purchaser would see it on casual examination of
the unframed print.  We note, however, that the location of the
marking is such that it would likely be concealed when the
article is mounted in a frame.

     Accordingly, the instant marking is approved if the prints
are imported unframed and offered to ultimate purchasers in that
condition.  In cases where, prior to sale, the prints are to be
framed, mounted and/or packaged in a way that will conceal the
country of origin, the importer will be required to ensure that
additional wording, such as "Made in Italy," or "Print Made in
Italy," be put in a conspicuous place on the finished article or
its packaging.  This additional marking must be done in a manner
sufficiently permanent that it will reach, and be easily seen by,
the ultimate purchaser in the United States. 
      
     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.


                                   Sincerely,


                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport